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Sunday, August 28, 2011

Evidence That The Easter Bunny Exists

Walking through rice fields of Ubud we spotted evidence that the Easter Bunny exists and is vacationing in Bali. Look close - a pure white bunny frolicking through rice fields.




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Later on in the walk things settled down and fewer mystical beings showed themselves. It's new moon - things could get weird.





Due to new moon being a high ceremony time traffic is fierce and shops quiet.





Back streets back to the hotel past the honeymoon guest house where eyes watch us on our way.




Maybe, the driver says when I ask about the bunny, maybe it is a manifestation of God.

Or, he says later, someone's pet escaped.

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Friday, August 26, 2011

Should I watch the children or the dance?

Tonight we saw a dance exhibition by a local village troupe. Everyone came. The children must have seen the routine many times over, but still they watched the dance dramatization of the Ramayana as if it were the newest most fascinating event ever to take place. I didn't know if I should watch the children or the dance. Both were exquisite.




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Sunset and Sunrise Rama Ocean View Candi Dasa


Today we Learned the gaitri mantra and then sat around watching the ocean. This afternoon we are going to Tirttaganga - literally the waters of the Ganges - so named to convey the respect with which the Balinese hold these spring.



At 4 am the sounds of the ocean proved irresistible so I sat outside and watched the landscape change color.





Something ran over my foot.




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Thursday, August 25, 2011

Goa Lawah. Bat Cave Temple

One of Bali's most holy temples is situated at the entrance to a cave. Goa Lawah, or the Bat Cave Temple is dedicated to Shiva.





We think of it as a place Of dissolving old issues to make way for new beginnings.





As we moved from the middle courtyard to the inner courtyard we each began reciting our personal mantras (affirmations) and continued to do so through the prayed ritual.









Holy water and rice, flowers and incense, all part of the formula of Balinese worship. The locals respect our sincere interest in their faith.

I notice a chance in demeanor in the guides when they realize we are actually going to pray at the temple. Their Namastes change in some subtle way and their welcome increases.






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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Nasi Goreng

We have found some travelers in the restaurant.






Some witnesses a live turtle birthing on the beach.






Others struggle to stay awake.









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Balinese Dancing and Dinner

It's been a long day and we are preparing to watch a Balinese dance at the hotel.



Tim, John (Ketut) and Jim have quite a job moving us along because we are so relaxed and mellow.

Marissa and Sue and the gang are bonding.



Quoting the "spiritual experience" as the highlight of our time together. No wait, it was the massage!



The Balinese dance is next. Photos will surely follow. Wifi permitting.



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A Day At the Bali Orchid Spa Sanur

After a morning if early yoga with William Abel, and an hour of learning temple etiquette we were ready to take care of the relaxing part of our spiritual journey - so we head to the Bali Orchid Spa.

http://www.baliorchidspa.com/english/menus.html

The "after" pictures speak for themselves!

A clean, friendly, beautiful atmosphere.  Staff will generally pick you up at your hotel and take you back home.  Prices are amazing.  I highly recommend it.



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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

The Sounds of Morning in Bali

Waking in Bali is one of my favorite morning activities - grin - and the sounds of the islands are the best way of being nudged out of sleep. (Hyatt on the balcony)


Today is about self care for the travelers - Body Mind and Soul.

We have arranged complimentary massages for each traveler. An hour of bliss for their jet lagged bodies. Yoga starts in an hour - gentle yoga, chair adapted yoga - so that we can unwrinkled the limbs.

We will have our first group spiritual practice after breakfast - so new travelers can connect and so that our being together can work it's magic in our minds and souls.
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Bali Hilton A Great Place To Recover

John Ketut and the planning team try to get a handle on the schedule.


The travelers have disappeared into their rooms. I warned them not to go to sleep too soon. But...



They are tired.

The Bali Hilton is a great place to recover.




Gamalan players in the lobby sooth the atmosphere

Ahh

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Monday, August 22, 2011

What's There To Do Half Way Around The World At Hong Kong International Airport?




We are half way around the world and there it is - splash of green in the Hong Kong International Airport - Starbucks where our travel mates are caffeine spiking themselves at 8:00 am which is really 4:00 pm a day earlier! What?

You can do so many things while waiting, not the least of which is getting lost in an airport where the gates number in the 500s.

Not so bad though to be lost -- it's interesting like this display of Cantonese theater costumes.




Who us that in the cardboard cut out? Looks familiar.


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The day outside in Hong Kong is beautiful and bright with those tall skyscraper clouds.




One thing you can't do at the airport is eat vegetarian real easily. Oh well back to the clouds.





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